Military Collectables
Crimea era Paper Sampler from a Young Girl to Her Father
A paper sampler which could be store bought was probably embroidered by a young girl at the time, the paper is punched with holes for the little girl to follow and these were sold in all sorts of subjects and sizes. This one is commemorating the Crimean war, my pictures don’t really do this piece justice but to each side of the embroidery stands a soldier and the centre is embroidered ‘... read more
1853 Pattern Cavalry Sword & Scabbard.
A wonderful example of this type of sword, issued just pre the Crimean war, this was the first sword that was issued to both light and heavy cavalry and when the 1864 pattern was issued to regular cavalry, these were mostly passed on to the yeomanry regiments.
This one is in very good untouched condition and could do with a light clean, there are no major dings and dents to the s... read more
Victorian Silver Infantry Officers Whistle.
A fabulous piece of early Victorian Officers Kit, dating from around 1840 - 60 these were worn on the cross belt by infantry officers such as officers of the Rifle Brigade and if you are a fan of ‘Sharp’, he wears one on his dark green uniform.
This one is in superb condition, made of white metal and it is not hallmarked, there is makers details on the back of the lion head boss,... read more
WW1 medal Group to Sister Rowland French Red Cross.
A wonderful great war medal group of four awarded to Nursing Sister Charlotte Rowland of the French Red Cross; the group includes the British war and Victory medal correctly named to Charlotte Rowland, the French medal for front line red cross service, this is silver plated on bronze and lastly the French Cross medal for meritorial service with one extra enamelled blue star, for further... read more
WW1 & WW2 Group to Nurse Christie.
A fabulous group which includes WW1 British War and Victory medals correctly named to Nurse E K Christie, 1939-45 star, Defence and war medal, WW2 Belgian Red Cross Service badge, named box of issue for WW2 medals, named to Sister Evelyn K Christie 20th G/H 1st Eastern, Cambridge.
Apart of 2 different medal index cards for this lady, no other research has been done; the first mic... read more
Fine Pair Victorian Binoculars by Negretti & Zambra.
A beautiful pair of 19th century Binoculars made by Negretti and Zambra of Hatton Garden London, maker to the Queen; they have Galilean optics set in to a brass body with sliding eye pieces, these date from anything around the 1860’s – 90’s so in military terms these were probably a private purchase, they are also engraved with the original owners monogram and would have been very expen... read more
WW1 Medal Trio to Nurse Hollingum V.A.D. Served HMHS.
WW1 Trio awarded to Nurse Muriel Hollingum of the Voluntary Aid Detachment.
Muriel Hollingum was born in Poplar London on June 15th 1884; she was one of five children born to Spencer and Hanna Hollingum, Spencer a Clerk and Emma a School teacher.
Muriel was quick to volunteer for the red cross as her medal index card states she was serving on Hospital ships on the 15th De... read more
WW1 Trio Etc to Coldstream Guards – Tunnelling Coy
A very interesting lot comprising of the 1915 star correctly named to 12678 Private Frederick Mansbridge Coldstream Guards, and the British war and victory medal correctly named to 12678 Corporal Frederick Mansbridge Coldstream Guards, silver war badge numbered 134699, this is confirmed by the SWB roll which is included. Also the King Edward VII Police coronation medal to PC Mansbridge ... read more
Scarce WW2 German Luftschutz Helmet (Fire Dept)
If you are looking for an example of this type of helmet, then you will not find better than this one.
It is the Gladiator style helmet worn by the Luftschutzwarndienst or Air Protection Warning Service, this one is different from most because of its original comb worn by the fire branch of the service, which is very rarely seen and also the condition which is just superb.
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Scarce Geo VI GSM Palestine and Bomb Clearance Clasps.
An interesting single King George 6th General Service Medal correctly named to 14081559 Sapper Desmond Herbert Williamson of the Bomb Disposal Squadron, Royal Engineers, with the Palestine and Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-1956 clasps.
The medal comes in its original box of issue, army service and pay book, release book, cap badge and various other paperwork including issue slips ... read more